The woman told the media on Saturday that she has been facing severe mental harassment from the legislator, who had misbehaved with her on two different occasions.

But a sister of the victim and Vincent’s wife support the legislator’s claim. They have given him a clean chit.

“This lady is known to us and on numerous occasions she has called on my mobile asking the phone to be given to Vincent. This has been a planned exercise with political overtures led by the CPI-M to trap my husband,” said the legislator’s wife.

Top Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, visited Vincent’s house on Monday.

“You can even ask any child here, everyone knows the truth in this case,” said Chandy when asked whether Vincent was innocent.